LLM Intellectual Property Law at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Study the economic, social and philosophical aspects of intellectual property law. Develop specialist expertise in intellectual property law and policy within a rapidly evolving global legal landscape. Enhance your employability with opportunities like the Manchester Innocence Project, exclusive access to our purpose-built moot court, and the research events of the Manchester Centre for Law and Business, where you can gain top experts’ perspectives.

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. On the LLM Intellectual Property Law, there are four mandatory course units, including a dissertation worth 60 credits. Compulsory units include Trade Mark Law and Policy, Patent Law and Policy, Copyright Law and Policy, LL.M Dissertation.

Career pathways

Career opportunities The University of Manchester is the most targeted university by the UK's top 100 employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2026), giving you an outstanding platform to launch your career in intellectual property law.

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Entry requirements

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in Law. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in Law modules relevant to the course, including Public Law and Contract Law and achieve scores of 2.1 or above in relevant modules. English language: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). LLM (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,600 a year (2027/28). LLM (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/admissions/how-to-apply/

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